Daily Life in Tutankhamun's World

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Daily Life in Tutankhamun's World

Fact 1

Tutankhamun would have attended the Prince's School educated by important scribes

Fact 2

He would have studied lessons such as Reading and Writing, History, Arithmetic and geometry, Astronomy, Music, Geography, Science and Medicine

Fact 3

Tutankhamun would have worn clothes made from white linen cloth which was was fashioned into a knee-length kilt which were knotted or fastened with a buckle at the waist

Fact 4

The inside soles of sandals belonging to the Pharaoh were elaborately decorated with images of the traditional enemies of Egypt, so he could step on them as he walked!

Fact 5

Children of both sexes wore the 'Lock of Youth'

Fact 6

The pectoral form of jewelry was an elaborate piece of jewelry worn on the chest which often took the shapes of falcons and scarabs.

Fact 7

The rich clothed the uncovered bare parts of their anatomy with jewelry

Fact 8

The Ancient Egyptians, both men and women, wore distinct eye make up, rouge and perfumed oils

Fact 9

The higher the status of the person the more clothes and make-up they wore

Fact 10

The beard was considered to be a divine symbol of the gods and all pharaohs are depicted wearing a false beard

Fact 11

The higher the status of the man the more wigs they possessed

Fact 12

Only the Wealthy Egyptians, such as the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, ate meat. They also ate a Luxury Bread flavored with honey, nuts and dates

Fact 13

Wine was only drunk by the wealthy Ancient Egyptians which they made by cultivating their own vines which produced both red and white grapes

The Ancient Egyptians were known to enjoy competitive sports as an exciting form of entertainment

Fact 16

Ancient Egyptian children had a variety of toys and games to play with which reflected people, objects and events which were common in everyday life

Fact 17

The Ancient Egyptians loved music which provided a focal point at banquets and religious ceremonies

Fact 18

Tutankhamun would have consulted separate doctors who specialised in the head, eyes, ears, the stomach and even fertility

Fact 19

The rooms in his palaces were large with high ceilings and would be painted with wonderful relief's and decorations that included the use of semi-precious stones in the magnificent columns

Fact 20

Egyptians loved their gardens and the palace garden of Tutankhamun would have included flowers, ponds, fig trees, date palms, pools, terraces and sun shades

Daily Life in Tutankhamun's World

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